Gear ratio - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-28T14:24:22Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/gear-ratio?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A67110&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks for the replies....
S…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-09-17:1198434:Comment:671102010-09-17T14:48:31.856ZTodd Rudaitishttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ToddRudaitis
Thanks for the replies....<br />
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Seems my legs were telling me the same thing, "17t please".<br />
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I'll give the 17t freewheel a go for awhile.<br />
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Thanks again.
Thanks for the replies....<br />
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Seems my legs were telling me the same thing, "17t please".<br />
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I'll give the 17t freewheel a go for awhile.<br />
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Thanks again. I use almost the same ratio w…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-09-17:1198434:Comment:670592010-09-17T01:17:05.335ZGeoff Leonardhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/GeoffLeonard
I use almost the same ratio with a 41x18. The gear is pretty big, but it seems to work well for me. This is my 4th year racing, and I have used it on a variety of courses. Maybe purchase a 17 tooth freewheel to have the ability to swap on race day. Only your fitness will truly answer this question properly. Good Luck this season.
I use almost the same ratio with a 41x18. The gear is pretty big, but it seems to work well for me. This is my 4th year racing, and I have used it on a variety of courses. Maybe purchase a 17 tooth freewheel to have the ability to swap on race day. Only your fitness will truly answer this question properly. Good Luck this season. Depends on what terrain you'r…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-09-16:1198434:Comment:670052010-09-16T16:29:52.417Zsashahttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/sasha14
Depends on what terrain you're riding, but it sounds probably like it's on the high side of the sweet spot. If your races are on dryish non-super-hilly terrain, it'll probably be ok. I might throw a 17 on there, if you have it, on the basis that for your first race it's better to be a little spun out than being unable to climb anything. Still, if you don't have one, I'd say give it a try with the 16!<br />
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If you're racing somewhere super muddy or really hilly, you'll likely be better off with a 17…
Depends on what terrain you're riding, but it sounds probably like it's on the high side of the sweet spot. If your races are on dryish non-super-hilly terrain, it'll probably be ok. I might throw a 17 on there, if you have it, on the basis that for your first race it's better to be a little spun out than being unable to climb anything. Still, if you don't have one, I'd say give it a try with the 16!<br />
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If you're racing somewhere super muddy or really hilly, you'll likely be better off with a 17 to start.<br />
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Still, if it's all you got, run it! It's not outside the realm of what people generally run.